Abydos: Egypt's first pharaohs and the cult of Osiris

Abydos is one of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt, the burial place of the first kings of Egypt, and a cult center of Osiris, god of the underworld and judge of the dead. Past archaeological finds in Abydos include the oldest surviving boats in the world, the earliest indications of...

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Main Author: O'Connor, David B. 1938-2022 (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London Thames & Hudson 2009
In:Year: 2009
Edition:1. publ.
Series/Journal:New aspects of antiquity
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Abydos (Egypt) / History
B Osiris
Further subjects:B Egypt Antiquities
B Osiris (Egyptian deity) Cult
B Abydos (Egypt : Extinct city)
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Summary:Abydos is one of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt, the burial place of the first kings of Egypt, and a cult center of Osiris, god of the underworld and judge of the dead. Past archaeological finds in Abydos include the oldest surviving boats in the world, the earliest indications of writing in Egypt, and a number of temples and tombs, many of which predate the first pyramids at Saqqara
Abydos is one of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt, the burial place of the first kings of Egypt, and a cult center of Osiris, god of the underworld and judge of the dead. Past archaeological finds in Abydos include the oldest surviving boats in the world, the earliest indications of writing in Egypt, and a number of temples and tombs, many of which predate the first pyramids at Saqqara
ISBN:0500390304